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With reference to celestial bodies, consider the following statements. 1. A Satellite is a celestial body that moves around the planets in the same way as the planets move around the sun. 2. Apart from the stars, planets and satellites, there are numerous tiny bodies that also move around the sun. These bodies are called meteoroids. 3. The small pieces of rocks which move around the sun are called asteroids. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

With reference to celestial bodies, consider the following statements. 1. A Satellite is a celestial body that moves around the planets in the same way as the planets move around the sun. 2. Apart from the stars, planets and satellites, there are numerous tiny bodies that also move around the sun. These bodies are called meteoroids. 3. The small pieces of rocks which move around the sun are called asteroids. Which of the following statements is/are correct? Correct Answer 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

Important Points

  • Satellite:
    • A Satellite is a celestial body that moves around the planets in the same way as the planets move around the sun. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
    • ​There are two kinds of satellites:
      • natural (such as the moon orbiting the Earth) or
      • artificial (such as the International Space Station orbiting the Earth).

Mistake Points

  • Asteroids:
    • Apart from the stars, planets and satellites, there are numerous tiny bodies that also move around the sun. These bodies are called asteroids. Hence, statement 2 is NOT correct.
    • They are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Scientists are of the view that asteroids are parts of a planet that exploded many years back.
    • They are known as minor planets.
    • One of the best-preserved examples is Barringer Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona.
  • Meteoroids:
    • The small pieces of rocks which move around the sun are called meteoroids. Hence, statement 3 is NOT correct.
    • Sometimes these meteoroids come near the earth and tend to drop upon it.
    • During this process due to friction with the air, they get heated up and burn. It causes a flash of light.
    • Sometimes, a meteor without being completely burnt falls on the earth and creates a hollow.

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